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    ONS Members Tell Us About the Inspirational Nurses Who’ve Shaped Their Careers
    Nurse well-being
    ONS Members Tell Us About the Inspirational Nurses Who’ve Shaped Their Careers
    November 23, 2023
    Nurse Educator–Led Educational Fairs Help Reduce Hospital-Acquired Conditions
    Oncology nurse education
    Nurse Educator–Led Educational Fairs Help Reduce Hospital-Acquired Conditions
    November 10, 2023
    When the Nurse Coach Becomes the Client: How I Restored Balance and Set Goals on a Healing Journey
    Oncology nurse influence
    When the Nurse Coach Becomes the Client: How I Restored Balance and Set Goals on a Healing Journey
    November 03, 2023
    Filipino American History Month nurse standing next to flag
    Nurse empowerment
    Filipino American History Month Shines Light on the Contributions and Challenges of a Committed Community of Nurses
    October 16, 2023
    Explore Somatic Biomarker Testing Report Component Biomarker Testing
    Clinical practice
    Learn How to Read a Somatic Biomarker Testing Report
    October 06, 2023
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    Achieve a Healthy Work-Life Balance With These ONS Member-Tested Techniques
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    Create Space Between Work and Life With These ONS Member-Tested Techniques

    Life is chaotic, especially for nurses. From family responsibilities to work obligations, it sometimes seems like things are spiraling out of control. Establishing a healthy and reasonable work-life balance can help nurses regain stability. During National Work and Family Month this October, explore how establishing an optimal a work-life balance can help you confront your countless obligations and have a positive impact on your work and workplace. 

    October 27, 2023
    Institutional Service Dogs Help Nurses With Their Practice and Well-Being
    Nurse well-being

    Institutional Service Dogs Help Nurses With Their Practice and Well-Being

    Interacting with animals can have positive effects on our well-being, including easing loneliness and reducing stress. To bring those benefits to patients in a healthcare setting, institutions may employ service or therapy dogs. But those pups don’t brighten days for patients alone—they also spread joy to healthcare staff, including nurses. To honor those helpful hounds, September is National Service Dog Month.  

    September 28, 2023
    Warm Weather Provides a Wave of Ways for Nurses to Practice Well-Being
    Nurse well-being

    Warm Weather Provides a Wave of Ways for Nurses to Practice Well-Being

    Summer is a time to get outside, relax, and enjoy the fresh air. Whether it’s the mood boost from daylight exposure or increasing your body’s production of vitamin D, soaking in the sunniest of seasons supports our well-being.

    August 30, 2023
    Involve All Populations in the Nurse Well-Being Conversation
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    Involve All Populations in the Nurse Well-Being Conversation

    In the United States, one in five adults experiences mental illness every year. Racial and ethnic populations can face particularly unique and inequitable challenges with mental illness and caring for their mental health. To raise awareness about mental health barriers in historically underrepresented groups, July is designated as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

    July 27, 2023
    Specialized Services Support and Improve Care for LGBTQI+ Patients With Cancer
    Special Populations

    Specialized Services Support and Improve Care for LGBTQI+ Patients With Cancer

    As the founder of the LGBTQ+ Coordination of Care Consult Service and co-chair for the LGBTQI+ Clinical Advisory Committee (CAC) at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center in New York, NY, Kelly Haviland, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, an advanced practice provider manager of professional development, is combatting the systemic disparities that LGBTQI+ patients with cancer face in accessing care.

    June 06, 2023
    Simple Meditation Practices Can Maintain Your Mind and Soothe Your Soul
    Nurse well-being

    Simple Meditation Practices Can Maintain Your Mind and Soothe Your Soul

    People have practiced meditation for centuries, possibly thousands of years. Although meditation can take many forms, all are generally backed by the idea of connecting your mind to your body, which can calm you and enhance your personal well-being.

    May 25, 2023
    Two Oncology Nurses Implement Process to Allow Patients to Disconnect Pumps From the Comfort of Their Own Homes
    Chemotherapy

    Two Oncology Nurses Implement Process to Allow Patients to Disconnect Pumps From the Comfort of Their Own Homes

    The explosion of telehealth transitioned many aspects of cancer care to patients and caregivers as home-based options. However, as with any shift in procedure, disconnecting their own pumps requires additional preparation and processes. Two oncology nurses share how they set up systems to support safe home care for pump disconnection.

    May 19, 2023
    Believe It or Not, You Can Face the Day With Little to No Caffeine
    Nurse well-being

    Believe It or Not, You Can Face the Day With Little to No Caffeine

    Caffeine is an integral part of daily life for many. Food and beverage manufacturers are capitalizing on our consumption beyond daily cups of coffee, putting the stimulant in everyday foods like donuts and bottled beverages, including water. However, too much caffeine may affect our health, leading the Caffeine Awareness Alliance to designate March as National Caffeine Awareness Month. You’re in good company if you use caffeine as a regular way to start your day, but here are some strategies if you want to cut back.

    March 28, 2023
    The Power of Reading on a Nurse’s Well-Being
    Nurse well-being

    The Power of Reading on a Nurse’s Well-Being

    Reading is ubiquitous in life: Whether it’s to learn or understand something at work, to identify the right item at the grocery store, or to simply unwind at home, we regularly find ourselves reading many times throughout the day. But intentionally escaping to the pages of a great book can help improve our personal and professional well-being.

    February 23, 2023
    Clinical and Pharmaceutical Nurse Educators Collaborate to Bring Training to Nurses and Improve Patient Care
    Oncology nurse education

    Clinical and Pharmaceutical Nurse Educators Collaborate to Bring Training to Nurses and Improve Patient Care

    In 2022 we celebrated the National League for Nursing’s Year of the Nurse Educator, but nursing staff recognize and thank nurse educators for their critical role in training and support year in and year out. Oncology nurses in particular rely on nurse educators to stay updated as treatments and patient care constantly evolve—and that requires a multipronged approach. All aspects are covered when clinical nurse educators and pharmaceutical nurse educators come together to deliver training for today’s cancer therapies.

    January 13, 2023
    Demonstrate Your Scope of Practice by Becoming an Oncology Certified Nurse
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    Demonstrate Your Scope of Practice by Becoming an Oncology Certified Nurse

    In the years following their initial licensure, nurses will often pursue certification. Obtaining certification shows a nurse’s commitment to their profession, specialty, and patients. Along with showing their commitment, certifications validate a nurse’s qualification and knowledge of a specific area.

    January 03, 2023
    Wrap Up the Year With Reflection and Gratitude
    Nurse well-being

    Wrap Up the Year With Reflection and Gratitude

    Self-reflection is natural as we transition between years, and sometimes doing so can be difficult. Brains seem to really like to hold onto the lows, but give yourself equal time to celebrate the highs you experienced this year and reflect on all you’re grateful for as you get ready for another trip around the sun.

    December 15, 2022
    Color Out Your Stress and Anxiety
    Nurse well-being

    Color Out Your Stress and Anxiety

    More than an activity for children, many people find that the cathartic art of coloring, particularly intricate patterns and swirling mandalas, may help them destress. The first adult coloring book was published in the 1960s, but adults began embracing the idea en mass in April 2015 when illustrator Johanna Basford was featured on NPR’s All Things Considered. By the end of that year, 12 million adult coloring books were sold in the United States.

    October 27, 2022
    Biden Announces Progress on Cancer Moonshot Initiative, Meets With ONS President
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    Biden Announces Progress on Cancer Moonshot Initiative, Meets With ONS President

    Recognizing the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s historic moonshot speech, on September 12, 2022, President Joe Biden delivered an update on his relaunched Cancer Moonshot Initiative and progress made on its moonshot goal of “ending cancer as we know it.”

    September 14, 2022

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    Hayley Crandall Staff Writer
     
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